Evelyn

Evelyn is an adoptable female German Shepherd looking for a home at Maricopa County Animal Care & Control - West in Phoenix, Arizona. She is fully grown and large in size. She is listed on the shelter's euthanasia list, listed due to behavior, and that date has now passed. Shelters often move these dates, so Evelyn may still be waiting. The shelter can confirm.

Memo 9/8/2026 09/08/26 15:24 Canine is presenting with elevated reactivity and focus on other dogs during their time in care. Placement with a New Hope Partner is needed by close of business 9/13/26 to support ongoing behavioral evaluation and post-placement support. May be at risk for euthanasia 9/14/26 or sooner if warranted. Intake 8/31/2026 08/31/26 14:05 J. Longacre found together, A5170861 A5170859 Evaluation Comments (Observations from our staff and volunteers) 9/9/2026 Dog did not eat, Dog sitting quieltyat fron of kennel. 9/7/2026 Did not eat day 1, Took treat 9/4/2026 Closed inside for AM cleaning. Dog approached handler, ears pinned, body soft, tail wagging, took treats. Easy to leash, dog exited kennel and began growling and pulling towards neighboring dogs, hackles raised, body tense, zigzagged, used moderate leash pressure to redirect, majority of dogs were closed inside due to AM cleaning but dog would lunge and growl towards any remaining dogs still outside. Once in yard handler attached leash extension, held onto leash while dog explored yard, nose to ground, tail low, neutral body, allowed handler to approach and pet. Handler sat on bench, dog approached with soft body and wagging tail, leaned into handler and allowed petting all over, sat for treats, took gently, continued exploring yard, followed handler to gate, able to pick up leash, no issues walking back to building (dogs were still closed inside), once in building dog became tense and growled when walking past kenneled dogs, dog stopped in front of neighbor, began muzzle punching and snapping towards kennel, neighbor remained calm with soft body with wagging tail, able to redirect away and into kennel, once returned dog came forward and allowed handler to remove leash by hand. 9/3/2026 Dog was standing in back half of kennel on approach, verbally coaxed dog forward & closed kennel divider. Offered treats, was not interested in treats. Leashed without issues. Walked with a moderate pull on leash out of kennel building with hackles fully raised & head lowered, would lunge towards WG239 while growling, able to guide dog away from kennel & keep walking out of building. Would do a shake off of body then continue to walk to small PY while keeping hackles raised, would start to alarm bark while curling lips when walking past a PY with another dog, able to keep walking forward. Did another shake off of body then explore with nose to ground. Approached handler with a relaxed body, offered treats, not interested in treats. Extended hand to pet without issues. Would lean into handlers hands & legs while being pet. Due to heat would start panting while exploring, able to approach & pick up leash, attached a clip leash once leash was in hand. Walked back to kennel building with a moderate pull on leash. Once approaching edge of \"F\" building dog would notice kenneled dogs, dog would start to growl while pulling towards kennels with hackles fully raised, able to keep walking. Once @ edge of \"G\" building, dog would pull hard towards kennels again while curling lips, growling louder & having a flagged tail with hackles raised. Handler radioed for all dogs to be closed inside & for back half of kennel to be opened. Entered into back half of kennel without issues once all dogs were closed inside. Removed leash with use of clip leash. 8/31/2026 timid, nervous of ASO, lip lick, pancaked, allowed and tolerated handling allowed ASO to lift into truck kennel Finder did state the dog(s) chased their cat into the home but unsure of any injuries or the extent of the chase from the dogs. 8/31/2026 walks on leash, nervous with handler, timid, tail tucking, whale eyes, moderate - muzzle wrap for vaccines, trembling, weary of surroundings, does not allow much handling, allows some petting, tense body, takes treats gently Name: Evelyn Animal ID: A5170859 Breed: BLACK/BROWN GERM SHEPHERD Sex: Female Age: 3Y 1M Weight: 70.2 lbs Kennel: West Kennel, Wing G - 232 Intake Date: 8/31/2026 Deadline Date: 9/13/2026